The Dorothy Gerber Strings Program Presents:

Sounds of the Season

Celebrate the season with the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program’s festive holiday concert!

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Date
December 16, 2024
Event Starts
7:00 PM
Ticket Prices
Free and open to the public.
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Event Details

The evening begins with performances by the DGSP's beginner, intermediate, and junior orchestras, featuring talented students from Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and home school programs. Enjoy holiday classics like Jingle Bells and the playful Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.

The second half of the program showcases the Dorothy Gerber Youth Orchestra (DGYO) with a stirring lineup, including Christmas Eve/Sarajevo by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Handel’s iconic Hallelujah Chorus (audience participation encouraged!), and other seasonal favorites.

Special guests include tenor Matthew Kacergis and Bob Brill, who will narrate The Night Before Christmas. Join us for this festive celebration of music, community, and holiday cheer!

Matthew Kacergis

Matthew joined the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in 2019 as Director of Programming, later serving as Executive Director (2022–2024) and becoming Artistic Director in August 2024. He has directed productions such as Godspell, Music of the Night, and When You Wish.

With nearly two decades as a professional actor and vocalist, Matthew has performed across the country, including Ford’s Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, and the National Tour of Disney’s The Little Mermaid as Prince Eric. Favorite roles include Marius (Les Misérables), Tony (Billy Elliot), and Joe Gillis (Sunset Boulevard).

Matthew holds a BA in Arts Management from UMASS Amherst, studied Musical Theatre at The Boston Conservatory, and is pursuing an Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration at Notre Dame. Splitting his time between Northern Michigan and Seattle, he collaborates with his wife, Katy Tabb, a choreographer and dance educator. He is a member of Actors’ Equity, SAG-AFTRA, and SDC.

Bob Brill

Bob Brill is the Director of Venue Operations at Great Lakes Center for the Arts as well as the Executive Director for Little Traverse Civic Theatre. Bob has narrated over 30 audiobooks, including The Russian Five by Keith Gave about the Detroit Redwings. As an actor, director, and writer, he is passionate about performing arts.